Pantry Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa

We’ve all been there. It’s late afternoon, your working away, and the family starts asking, “What’s for dinner?” Not wanting to leave arms reach of your computer (no, just me?), you head to the refrigerator in hopes that some leftovers will magically appear. Sadly, it’s bare and you really don’t want to head out on a big grocery shop. But before panic sets in and you scrounge for takeout menus, check that pantry you keep well-stocked for an easy, wholesome, homemade meal like this quick chicken and vegetable quinoa.

Quinoa is a nutritious whole grain that can surprisingly cook up as fast as pasta! Coupled with several cans from your pantry (don’t we all love using some of that stuff up?), you’ve got a pretty darn healthy dinner in no time at all. This chicken and vegetable quinoa recipe was shared with us by Cans Get You Cooking, so it goes “all the way” with the pantry love (aside from some fresh chopped parsley – but you could even use 2 teaspoons dried, if you wish – and fresh lemon juice – but hey, that comes bottled, too!). But you can of course sub in any fresh veggies or leftover chicken that you may have on hand.

Special Diet Notes: Pantry Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa

For vegan / plant-based and vegetarian vegetable quinoa, you can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and chopped baked tofu or tempeh (both are readily available in the refrigerated section of many grocers) in place of the chicken.

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